Whether you’re heading to a rooftop in Lekki or that low-key lounge in Ikeja where everyone “just happens” to be fine, showing up and standing out is an art. You want to give “I woke up like this” but also “I planned this outfit in my sleep.” These seven tips? They’ll have your crush doing double takes and maybe even shouting, “Achalugo! I will marry you!”
1. Tailoring is Everything
Big secret? Even budget fits can look like designer if they’re tailored right.
Buy one size up, then take it to your plug for a little snip and tuck. That custom-fit look? Chef’s kiss.
2. Style Over Hype
You don’t HAVE to wear every trend on social media. It’s also good to have a little research about the event, theme, and expected guests, You don’t want to look like an accident. Keep your base outfit clean or authentic, then throw in some eye-catching accessories. Think rings, layered bracelets or chains, a sleek belt, or bold earrings, something that says “I know what I’m doing,” not “I tried too hard.”
3. Signature Scent = Secret Sauce
You want to smell like someone they need to remember. Stick to light and fresh scents—citrus, musk, soft florals. Nothing overwhelming. You want them leaning in, not backing away. —- Let them breathe!
4. Colour Coding
Pair one neutral (black, white, beige) with a solid pop (mustard, teal, coral).
Balance is the only way to play the game. Too much and it’s giving chaos. Just right? It lifts your whole aura. And your fit pic? Glorious.
5. Shoes That Speak
Your crush might not notice your shoes first, but they will if they’re dusty or falling apart.
Polished, clean, and comfy is the goal. And please, if you’re wearing heels or sandals, break them in beforehand. No one wants to be that person limping before the first round of cocktails —super embarrassing! There’s a saying, “people decide if they’ll do business with you from your shoes”.
6. Grooming is Not Gendered
Skin moisturized? Lips soft? Hair on point? Good.
Now run the checklist again: Hair? Check. Nails? Check. Breath? (Yes, that too.) Don’t be halfway to VI before realizing your edges are giving “National Geographic” or your nails are giving “Mechanic”.
7. Confidence is the Real Drip
Outfit? Perfect. Smell? Sweet. Shoes? Fresh.
Now, top it all off with confidence. Hold eye contact, flash that genuine smile, and remind yourself that you’re the full package. Because you are —- It’s in the eye, Chico. Always has been.
